Como head to Lens on Wednesday 4 November at 21 with the focus on selection, not just the opponent. Máximo Perrone could return as a starter, Álex Valle is favoured over Kaiki at left-back, and Trevoh Chalobah is among the players not working with the group before the Champions League trip to Lens vs Como.
Perrone and Valle in the frame
The strongest pre-match line is that Perrone may be restored to the XI. He has made 3 Champions League appearances this season and averages 7.09 in the competition, which gives Cesc Fàbregas a ready option if he wants to tweak the midfield balance.
Valle also looks set to keep his place. He has 3 Champions League appearances this season and averages 6.65, so the left-back decision leans toward continuity rather than a shuffle for its own sake.
The absences around the squad
The other part of the update is the training-ground list. Trevoh Chalobah is not working with the group, while Moise Kean, Assane Diao, Jesus Rodriguez and Jayden Addai are also absent from training. William Kambwala was present and took part in training despite not being included in Como's Champions League list.
Como arrive in a decent European position, with 6 points from 3 matches and 10th place in the Champions League league phase. Lens are 27th with 3 points from 3 matches, which leaves the French side with more urgency on home soil. Sky Sport Italia reported that after the historic victory against Manchester United, Como want to try to claim their first win in an away Champions League match.
The fixture is scheduled for Wednesday night, and the main question is whether Fàbregas keeps faith with Perrone and Valle or changes more than expected before kick-off.
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